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Tae-jun Kang

Tae-jun Kang

Tae-jun Kang is a correspondent and columnist for The Diplomat.

Tae-jun Kang was previously a journalist for The Financial Times for four years, working in both Seoul and Hong Kong. Follow him on twitter: @taejun_kang

Posts by Tae-jun Kang
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June 22, 2018

Will South Korean Universities See Return of North Korean Studies?

By Tae-jun Kang
South Korean businesses are hunting for North Korea experts. Why are they so hard to find?
June 20, 2018

Investing in North Korean 'Bonds'

By Tae-jun Kang
Why some investors are looking at buying up North Korean debt -- and what that means in practice.

June 15, 2018

Don’t Forget France in Laos

By Tae-jun Kang
The former colonial power continues to retain influence in the Southeast Asian state.

June 04, 2018

North Korea's High-Tech Pursuits

By Tae-jun Kang
From bullet train to air purifier: North Korea's ambition for scientific technologies.

May 25, 2018

Online Learning in North Korea

By Tae-jun Kang
Is North Korea going through an online learning revolution?
May 21, 2018

Are Cambodia and Laos Really Any Closer to Resolving Their Border Dispute?

By Tae-jun Kang
Despite some incremental progress, deeper questions remain unresolved.

May 11, 2018

Hankering for North Korean Food? You Might Want to Reconsider.

By Tae-jun Kang
South Koreans are clamoring for North Korea food and products, but subpar safety standards call for caution.
May 08, 2018

'Visit Laos Year 2018': A Real Boost for the Tourism Industry?

By Tae-jun Kang
Efforts are underway, but it remains an uphill task.

April 25, 2018

More South Koreans Are Learning Vietnamese. Why?

By Tae-jun Kang
The growing interest in Vietnamese reflects booming economic ties.

April 20, 2018

Laos: New Hydropower Dams, Old Mekong Worries

By Tae-jun Kang
As Laos continues its hydropower ambitions, concerns around the future of the Mekong River are only growing.

May 15, 2015

What Happened to North Korea's Defense Minister?

By Tae-jun Kang
South Korea's NIS allegedly told lawmakers Hyon Yong-chol was executed via anti-aircraft gun.
May 07, 2015

Qatar Firm Fires Dozens of North Korean Workers

By Tae-jun Kang
The case sheds new light on the appalling conditions North Korean workers often face overseas.

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